How to Remove Hair Dye from Skin
Don't Panic - Try These Methods of Color Removal
The following information provides a number of methods for removing color from the skin. Some of these methods work for some, but not for others. Try the easiest methods first, and continue down the list until you find the removal method that works for you.
Dye Removes Dye
Like many stains, it often takes the stain producing product to actually remove the stain. The strongest cleaners won't remove coffee stains from some counter tops or other hard surfaces, but use a little coffee while scrubbing the stain, and amazingly, it comes right off. The same goes for hair dye. The following method of color removal is recommended by professional hair stylists.
While in the shower, use leftover hair dye to remove the dye from stained skin. Simply apply leftover hair dye to the dyed areas of your skin, apply it as you would soap, and rub the stained skin using a circular motion. Immediately afterwards, wash the area with shampoo or soap and a washcloth. The color should come off like magic.
Baking Soda and Dishwashing Liquid
This is a home remedy that is said to work well for some people. Simply mix equal parts of baking soda with dishwashing liquid. Apply this mixture to a damp washcloth, and rinse off the baking soda and dishwashing liquid along with the dye. Dishwashing liquid that contains lemon is said to be the best choice.
Try Toothpaste
Toothpaste is good for more than cleaning teeth. Toothpaste is used for cleaning a number of surfaces other than teeth, and many people have found toothpaste to work well at removing dye from the hands, ears, neck, and face. Toothpaste doesn't work for everyone, but it's worth a try since toothpaste is cheap and readily accessible.
Commercial Hair Dye Remover
If you try the above home remedies to no avail, consider buying commercial hair dye remover. You can find hair dye remover at most beauty supply stores. Follow product label instructions for best results, and keep it on hand for future use.
Preventive Measures
Hair dye is easier to remove from oily skin that dry skin, and many people find it helpful to apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, baby oil, or conditioner around their hairline and on their neck and ears before dyeing their hair or the hair of a friend or loved one. The slippery surface makes dye removal much easier, so next time you plan on dyeing hair, consider trying this preventative method to avoid dyeing the skin.
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- Hair dye is easier to remove from oily skin than from dry skin.
- Since skin types vary, try the easiest methods first until you find a method that works for you.
- Before dyeing your hair again, apply petroleum jelly, conditioner, or baby oil to your skin.
133 Comments
Post a Commentjust tried baking soda and dishsoap on my neck ears and forehead and it removed all dye stains.super remedy
i dyed my hair blue with no gloves and i tried to get it off and i wont come off! i tryed dish soap, bleach, finger nail polish remover, shampoo,
Toothpaste, with a little baby shampoo and warm water is an amazing way to remove hair dye from your skin, counters and even some fabrics, even the more exuberant colors like red, purple and blue
bleach works ,but becareful get to close to hair line you have a bleach spot
wow!
it works!
u saved my life...it's the first day of school tomorrow and i did not wanted to go with a black stain on my face.
Try it out! it WORKS!!!!
Wow--great advice. I used a combination toothpaste & dishwashing soap. Skin is slightly irritated right now but the stain is gone!
the toothpaste was simple and effective. thanks!
the baking soda and dish soap almost completely removed a dime sized stain on my aunts hand and completely removed the one on my neck. i totally recommend it! :)
Baking soda and dishwashing liquid completely removed the hair dye on my skin!! I was afraid that I would go out in public with a 'black stain' on my forehead. Thank you so much for the advice!!
Okay, I've tried everything and what I KNOW that works is bleach, I know it may irritate the skin, but it ALWAYS works! Also, nail polish works pretty well too.